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Afternoon Update: poultry farms lock down over bird flu fears; Steggall expected to launch teal party; and brave bare-bum swimmers (opens original article in a new tab)

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Poultry farms in Western Australia locked down over bird flu fears after two wild birds tested positive for H5N1, while Cape Verde continued their World Cup success.

  • Poultry farms in Western Australia locked down after H5N1 bird flu detected in two wild birds
  • Second wild bird tested positive for H5N1 strain following initial discovery of brown skua with virus
  • Australia's government received over 50 reports of sick/dead birds before official H5N1 confirmation
  • Cape Verde continued World Cup fairytale with draw against Uruguay

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